Something done on the brass perhaps, causing some friction (7)
I believe the answer is:
rubbing
'some friction' is the definition.
(synonyms)
I can't explain the remainder of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Another definition for rubbing that I've seen is " Chafing".)
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